Kalu shocked over Abia pipeline fire
Former Governor of Abia State and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Orji Kalu has expressed shock over the pipeline fire at Osisioma, Abia State. No fewer than 19 people were feared dead following an explosion that occurred at the Osisioma axis of the Petroleum products pipeline in the early hours of Friday. […]
Orji Uzor Kalu
Former Governor of Abia State and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Orji Kalu has expressed shock over the pipeline fire at Osisioma, Abia State.
No fewer than 19 people were feared dead following an explosion that occurred at the Osisioma axis of the Petroleum products pipeline in the early hours of Friday.
In a statement signed by his Special Adviser, Kunle Oyewumi, Kalu commiserated with the government and people of Abia State and charged relevant authorities to provide the required succour for the victims.
He said, “I received with pain the sad news of the fire incident in Osisioma.
“Appropriate authorities must rise up to their responsibilities to forestall future recurrence.
“We must individually and collectively provide succor to the affected families.
“I condole with the families of the deceased and wish the victims hospitalized speedy recovery”.